Youth Support Workers – Central Coast

We are currently looking for a team of reliable and dedicated Youth Workers to support an existing NGO customer with Labour Hire Services inCentral CoastNSW.

About You:

• You have completed a minimum of Certificate 4 in Community Services, Youth Work, or Disability
• You have previous experience working with young people – ITC or Disability settings.
• You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in their lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
• You are committed to providing client-focused services with positive outcomes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Employee – Working with Children’s Check
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
• A valid Australian driver’s license with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

About the role:

We want to provide a safe & loving environment. We support child and youth (0 – 18yrs) in residential settings. We are looking for a range of youth workers with a background in therapeutic intensive care, first aid mental health, and/or disability support.

The key responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker include supporting the young person to:

• Feel safe and nurtured in a stable environment.
• Feel a strong sense of identity and belonging.
• Build positive and trusting connections with family, friends and community.
• Learn and develop to their full potential.
• Make healthy lifestyle choices and access health care services.
• Develop strong social and interpersonal skills.
• Supports: Daily living, therapeutic care, mental health support, community engagement, wellbeing, education, disability (including some manual handling)

In addition to the above, your role will also include, but not limited to:

• Daily tasks can include household tasks (cooking/cleaning), transport and personal care.
• Actively participate in the adherence to care plans, allied health plans and behavioural support plans.

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